Stuffed dates are ready in 15 minutes and make the best snack. This is a healthy snack recipe that everyone loves, it's naturally sweetened, gluten-free and dairy-free.
Why this recipe works
Dates are my favorite sweet snacks, I grew up having them every day and have always used them in different recipes. There are so many Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Persian recipes that use dates. Some of our favorites are chewy granola bars and date walnut babka.
Today, I'm going to show you one of my all time favorite snacks: dark chocolate covered stuffed dates!
These little bites of deliciousness are so quick to make, and only require three to four simple ingredients. They are naturally sweet and dark chocolate balances the sweetness. These stuffed dates are great for a midday snack with a cup of freshly brewed tea or as a part of breakfast in the morning.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Dates: Medjool dates work best for this recipe because they are large and very soft. You don't need to peel the dates, they just need to be pitted.
- Nut butter: I used sunflower seed butter for this recipe, but you can also use other nut butters such as almond or cashew butter.
- Dark chocolate: It's best to use a good quality chocolate for this healthy snack recipe. If you're not a fan of dark chocolate, try milk or white chocolate.
How to make stuffed dates
- Using a small knife, cut the dates open and take the pits out.
- Fill the dates with SunButter and place them on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Place the stuffed dates in the freezer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate.
- Dip the dates halfway into the chocolate and place them on the baking sheet again. Freeze for 5 minutes and serve.
Variations
The best thing about these stuffed dates is that you can modify them to your liking. You can stuff the dates with nut butters or nuts such as walnuts or almonds. Top the dates with desiccated coconut for more flavor.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! These stuffed dates don't lose their flavor and texture if they're made ahead of time. If you want to make them for a gathering, a party or as a sack for your meal prep, you can definitely make these a few days in advanceand keep them in the fridge for the times that you crave something sweet and nutty!
Once all the stuffed dates are ready, you can place them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 3 months. Even though dates can stay in room temperature, I prefer to stay on the safer side and refrigerate them when they're used in a recipe.
You sure can. All you need to do is to place them on a baking sheet and freeze them for thirty minutes. Then you can either put them in a freezer bag or a container and return them to the freezer. To serve, just take as many as you like out of the container or the freezer bag and thaw them in the fridge or at room temperature.
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Chocolate Covered Stuffed Dates Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 Medjool Dates Pitted
- ½ cup Sun flower seed butter
- 4 oz Dark chocolate melted
Instructions
- Stuff each medjool date with some sunflower seed butter and place all the stuffed dates on a plate.
- Place the plate in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, dip the stuffed dates in melted dark chocolate and place them on a parchment paper on a plate.
- Place the plate in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Medjool dates work best for this recipe because they are very soft.
- You can use other nut butters such as almond butter or cashew butter.
- If you don't like dark chocolate, try dipping the dates in milk or white chocolate.
- Store the stuffed dates in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
This post was sponsored by Sunbutter.
Adriana Lopez Martin
What a lovely idea! Super easy and so many nice flavors going on. Dates and chocolate and then the nutty butter for me this is a perfect candy to tame the sweet tooth. Yummy!
Shadi HasanzadeNemati
Thanks Adriana!
Jessica Formicola
Oh my goodess, I could snack on this all day long!
Shadi HasanzadeNemati
They're really good!
Chef Markus Mueller
Wow, Never would have thought to cover the dates with chocolate! I always have dates at home and bake with them, my daughter eats them raw, and we use them in energy bars, but this would make an awesome little sweet treat!
Shadi HasanzadeNemati
Hope you try and enjoy these!
Ginny McMeans
Oh My Word! You can't beat a good and fast snack like this one! Delicious!
Shadi HasanzadeNemati
Thank you Ginny!
agl
chocolate covered dates are my favorite dessert or snack!
Pam
Oh my goodness! I love dates and I love dark chocolate, so these have just got to be fabulous!
Shadi HasanzadeNemati
Hope you try and love these!
Mike from Chili Pepper Madness
I love the idea of coating dates in dark chocolate. I never would have thought of this, but truly, the flavors are highly complimentary. You're right, such a great snack!
Shadi HasanzadeNemati
Thanks Mike! It's great specially if you like dark chocolate!
Tina Dawson
Forget snacks - these are porbably the healthiest everyday after-meal dessert and I bet they make awesome party favors/hostess gifts! Pinning!
Shadi HasanzadeNemati
Thank you! They're so good!